Dr. Yxstian

Gutierrez

Teacher for City Council

My Plan

Due to my teaching, business, management, and personal experiences, I am ready to serve as your councilman on day 1, and I will hold myself accountable to voters. Mind you, I am the only candidate with an ACTUAL plan.

In the short 10 months in office, I have accomplished the following:

Voted in funding public safety with grants;

Maintained a BALANCED budget without an increase in taxes;

Expanded the citywide camera program which has caught many criminals and lead the effort in establishing Deputy Cam for businesses;

Established the FIRST EVER Youth Council;

Created a MUSIC/ARTS program for OUR AFTER-SCHOOL CHILDREN;

Advocated for NO MORE NEW TAXES!

The following is my simple plan for a better City - a great city:

Dr. Gutierrez will continue to...

1) Support Public Safety:

As the Councilman of District 4, I have fought for you! I support public safety, and I believe we need to support our police officers and firefighters with adequate funding.

District 4 has experienced a lot of crime recently, so I will advocate for more target enforcement in District 4 and to have MORE BOOTS ON THE GROUND!

I want to collaborate with the police department on how to best reduce crime in District 4.

Dr. Gutierrez will continue to...

2) Increase the K-12/College Graduation/Transfer Rate as well as partnerships:

At the K-12 level, I plan to work collaboratively with all stakeholders from Moreno Valley Unified School District (MVUSD) and Val Verde Unified School District. I want to ensure we have open channels of communication and work together to find common ground on increasing the high school graduation rate as well as learning opportunities for our youth in Moreno Valley. For example, I want to continue to support and expand after-school programs, like Think Together and seek other sources of revenue to support after-school programs. It is very important we have these programs in place, so our children continue to learn, receive remedial instruction in their areas of need, as well as stay away from crime.

Right now, the current graduation/transfer rate at Moreno Valley College is low. It's time to change this fact. I plan to create a committee of several stakeholders from our community, including faculty, staff, and private post-secondary officials who can provide advice to the college board.

Secondly, I plan to support a program called JumpStart that allows students to re-take the college entrance assessment test after they have participated in instructor led sessions for free. This program will save the college thousands of dollars, but more importantly, students will be able to graduate and transfer.

Additionally, I want to ensure support programs for at-risk and 1st generation students are funded and implemented throughout the city.

I intend to increase our community college's graduation/transfer rate by supporting and advocating for current programs of supplemental instruction, increasing college resources, such as technology, and introducing proven innovative teaching methods. Some courses offer students supplemental instructional leaders (similar to tutors) that provide student instructional support. Every Reading, English, and ESL instructor needs to have a supplemental instructional leader. I want to institutionalize learning communities (course offerings paired with other courses), collaborative teaching, outreach services to at-risk students, technology resources to enhance engagement. For example, the K-12 system has already tested and noticed the success of student engagement when students use programs like Discovery Learning (online videos to engage student learning) and Smart Boards.

One reason students do not graduate or transfer on time is because their daily obligations are more than ever; as a result, these students need options. I want to ensure students have access to and expand classes in various alternative formats, such as hybrid, online, and short-term classes. As the Councilman of District, I will work collaboratively and encourage college administration to implement these changes. Today, students not only have to study, but also work part-time or full-time jobs while raising a family or being a single parent. Today's youth need options to complete their education. I am a strong supporter of shorter semesters, so that students can complete the classes they need and transfer or enter the workforce. Sometimes providing options to students leads them to change their life for the better and graduate. I'm a product of this thinking through the Middle College High School program (MCHS). This program provided an alternative format for me to reach my goals.

Dr. Gutierrez will continue to...

3) Advocate for more jobs in Moreno Valley:

I support helping the small business owner - the individual or family who owns a restaurant, retail shop, or other small business. These individuals provide jobs for our youth and older adults.

Our City needs to implement a variety of "free economic zones" to stimulate targeted areas like Edgemont, Sunnymead, and Iris/Lasselle. These economic zones will provide much needed stability to our local business, increase jobs, and ultimately sales tax revenue.

I believe we need to cut the red tape for startup businesses and offer small business more vocational and job training opportunities. Without training, more business will close and we can't let this happen if we want residents employed.

I also support bringing larger employers from ALL SECTORS by using a variety of incentives and tools, but at the same time considering the liveability issues for different neighborhoods in District 4.

Dr. Gutierrez for more public safety, jobs, and educational partnerships...

I'm running for office and ask for your vote because I believe that my experiences mirror many of yours, and I want to advocate and support your needs for a great city.

I am going to need help to serve and advocate for you. Please consider donating whatever amount you can by clicking the following link to Dr. Gutierrez' fundaiser campaign: